…Apologies my Love…

I laid on his bed catching my breath. "You didn't have to kiss me like that.", I gasped. He laughed next to me, "I kissed you like that because I wanted too. I touch you because I want to. I pull you close to me because I want to.", he whispered in my ear as he traced tiny swirls on my arm. "You love me?", I asked looking into his eyes. He nodded. I rolled onto my side, so I was facing him. "I love you too.", I whispered as I kissed him.

I woke up sometime before 5 in the morning. I got ready for the day putting on a simple tee and a nice pair of jeans. I put my hair into a bun and slid into a pair of sneakers. I organized the letters I'd written and sent Blue off with them.

I went downstairs around 8 for a light breakfast of fruit, granola, and yogurt. I was cleaning up when Izzy burst into the room. "We need updates.", she demanded. "We?", I responded. "The girls. We're gossip deprived. Just one little tidbit.", she begged rubbing her hands together. I heard the honk of the car. I went to grab my bag. I was just about to close the door. "We just said the l word yesterday.", I told her with a smirk as I closed the door.

I heard her shriek of delight as I went to the car. I slid in. "What sort of drama did you just cause?", Blaise asked. "Me, cause drama. Oh no, I merely am testing to see what kind of bets my friends have made.", I whispered.

He led me into the kitchen where his mum was already waiting. She gave him look. "I thought you'd forgotten where the kitchen was." I looked at the two of them. Mrs. Zabini handed me an apron and I put it on and tied it. Blaise sat on a stool at the kitchen island.

I helped her prepare the first few dishes. We ended up putting Blaise on cleaning duty. He'd kept up a running commentary. I placed the baked goods on the designated cooling trays. I grabbed a bowl from the fridge. I glanced at Mrs. Zabini and we both smirked. It was a prank icing we'd made when we sent Blaise out for more ingredients.

"Hey, Mr. Taste Tester", I waved him over. I dipped a spoon into the icing and handed it to him. He put the spoon into his mouth to taste it. He started coughing and went to get some water.

"What type of icing was that?!", he asked between gulps of milk when the water wasn't working. "Scotch Bonnet, Serrano, Lime, and hot sauce.", Mrs. Zabini grinned. Blaise looked at her like she was insane. I slid him a slice of the chocolate cherry bombe we made earlier. He eyed it with mistrust and disdain.

"It's not poisoned. Take a bite. No more prank food.", I held my hands up. He took a bite. His eyes almost rolled back. He held up a score board. He gave the cake an 8/10. I slid an éclair plate in front of him. He looked at his mum. He tried one of each. He gave them a 9/10. His mum threw her spatula at him.

"Bad boy. You are a naughty boy.", she scolded. "Try it with the sauces." He did and changed the score to 10/10. His mum nodded approvingly. She packed up some of the food we made. "I'm going to take these to your aunts and uncles.", she told Blaise.

I turned to Blaise after she left. "Well then missy. You owe me an apology for that icing.", he stated as he turned back to the treats in front of him. I placed a cover over the bombe. I went and sat by him. "My apologies love.", I whispered in his ear. the smile on his face spread wider.

…The Wedding…

My family and I arrived at the Burrow early for Bill and Fleur's wedding. I went with Izzy up to Ginny's room. Hermione and Luna were in there too. "So, who won the bet?", I asked as we opened the door. Hermione raised her hand. "I didn't think you'd do it so soon. I wonder what provoked you two?", Ginny wondered aloud.

"Ah, his mum cooked for me and I said I would marry the Italian dessert she'd made. Blaise was quite upset.", I explained. "Did he say it first?", Luna asked. I nodded, "After." Their heads snapped up. I covered my mouth with my hands. "After what?", Hermione asked. I shook my head refusing to answer. "Maybe Blaise will be kind enough to share that information later.", Izzy sighed. "The hell he will.", I snapped. "Do you really want to know?", I asked, "He pulled one of his 'punishments'."

Luna and Ginny smiled slyly. "He kissed you senseless!", Izzy gasped. "On his bed?", Luna questioned. I blushed. Everyone handed Izzy money bags. I stomped my foot in irritation. "Ooh, plot twist. He said something in a different language that caught her off guard!", Ginny giggled. "Italian.", I sighed giving up. "Your so done for!", Luna snickered.

I started doing their hair while they discussed how gone and done for, I was. I did a bit of light make-up on them and everyone got dressed.

I put some mini braids in my hair and pulled them and the rest of my hair into a bun. The others were already downstairs. I went up behind Ginny. "You know Gin, my sister and your brother Charlie have been talking an awful lot lately. Her owl River is almost never home." Ginny nudged me.

The wedding was truly beautiful. Everyone had a lovely time. I was in a corner with Blaise. We were taking a break from dancing. I had my arms wrapped around him.

A Patronus appeared. The ministry had fallen. Then there was an attack. Death Eaters attacked the wedding. I started to go after Luna and my friends. Blaise pulled me back. He took me and my siblings from the tent where the wedding was into some foliage. "Thank you, Blaise.", dad said, "I'm going back. Keep them here." Dad disappeared back into the chaos. More of our friends were dropped off into the foliage.

Luna began leading everyone deeper when the fight got close to us. Blaise kept a hold on me. Ginny made it over with tears. She notified us that Harry, Ron, and Hermione had left. Blaise released me so I could hug her. I looked around. "Where's Izzy?", I asked her. Just then Charlie and Izzy appeared. "Do keep an eye on her Gin", he ordered before disappearing again.

We sat in the darkness hidden until the adults came back. Ginny was sitting on Izzy to keep her from running. I was curled up against Blaise. Finally, mum came to get us. Everyone trudged after her. I stayed curled against Blaise. He picked me up and we went after the others.

The Order was having a meeting, so we were sent home. Izzy made everyone tea. Blaise talked to her on the side. He tapped my shoulder and I followed him. He waved me up the staircase. I went up to my room. He closed the door behind us, and I started crying. He held me comfortingly. He sat on my bed and I laid on his chest.

I had curled up. I uncurled and turned so I was tucked into his side. I buried my face in his neck and took deep calming breaths. "I'm sorry I kept pulling you away like that.", he mumbled. "No, you did the right thing. What could I have done but get in the way? I didn't have my wand on me. I'm sorry if I worried you.", I whispered.

I was shaking still. I wrapped my arms around his waist. He covered me with my blanket. I shifted slightly, but I was almost calm. I lifted my face from his neck. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry…", he cut me off by putting a finger to my lips. "You're fine so I'm fine.", he whispered. I started to speak again but he shook his head. "I'm not supposed to worry you. It hurts me when I worry you.", I rambled. He looked into my eyes. "I'm fine love.", he whispered. I stopped rambling. "Get some rest.", he pulled the blanket up a bit. I laid my head back down on his chest and fell asleep.

"Is she feeling better?", I heard dad whisper. "Just tired.", Blaise responded. "Thank you for getting them out of there.", mum whispered. I shifted and opened my eyes. Light was filtering through the window. I sat up and rubbed my eyes. I looked around. mum, dad, and Blaise were standing in the doorway. "Stay there. You need to rest.", mum ordered when I tried to get out of bed.

I pouted and slunk back beneath the blanket. "We're going to get her some food.", I heard dad tell Blaise. I felt the bed dip as Blaise he sat on the edge of the bed. I took only my hands out from underneath the blanket. I waved in his general direction. He chuckled.

I sat up. He was grinning. "Good morning wild child." I shook out my hair. Unfortunately, I had inherited my dad's slightly wild hair. I pulled sections of my hair in front of me. I took the braids out. The bun had come loose when we were running from the tent. Blaise had retrieved a brush from my desk and was helping me brush through my hair.

It took 20 minutes. I pulled my hair back into a ponytail when we were done. He went to the door and pulled a tray of food inside. he placed it on my lap. "Eat.", he said leaning on my bookshelf. I waved him over. I slid over in my bed so he could sit down. We ate the food together.

After we'd finished the food Blaise went home to change. I got up and showered and got dressed. I made my way down the stairs. Ava and Lucas were spending the day with our cousins. Izzy was at the Burrow, and mum and dad were helping the Order.

Blaise returned 45 minutes later. "Come on. You can't stay indoors.", he stated. I slid into my sneakers and grabbed my bag. "Where are we going?", I asked as we walked downstairs. "The mall.", he responded. I closed the door behind me.

We walked into the mall. We went into a shoe store first. Blaise began picking out sneakers. "I have a feeling we're going to be running a lot this year.", he muttered as he scanned over the shoes. When he was done, we went to the art supply store. I sat on the floor peering at the colored pencils.

When I was done perusing, we went to the food court for lunch. When to Diagon Alley next to get our school supplies. The normally bright alley was now very dark and held a sense of foreboding.

"Nice to see you Blaise.", a voice drawled. I turned to see Draco coming from Knockturn Alley. Blaise nodded at him. "How are you cousin? Did something happen? You're not with your usual posse.", he turned to me a sly smirk on his face.

"Why worry about my friends?", I shrugged refusing to let him get under my skin. His face went blank and he strode off. "That was evil.", I muttered. Blaise threw an arm around me and we went to get the rest of our supplies.

I put my supplies in my trunk. "what did you mean back there?", Blaise asked from my bed. "He was fishing for information. He failed to do so.", I sighed heavily. "So, you picked up on that. He's been trying to find me for a while too.", Blaise admitted. I turned to him.

"They tried to, but failed.", he stated when I looked at him, "They've been trying to recruit me, but I don't agree with the things they do." I went over to the bed. "Why didn't you tell me?", I asked. He lifted an eyebrow, "It wasn't as important as making sure you were ok."

He pulled me down to him. "If something happened to you, I don't know what I would do.", I muttered. I sat on his lap. He turned me so I was facing him. I wrapped my legs around his waist and put my head on his chest. "There's a war coming. I just want to have a lovely time with you before things get bad.", he said.

I titled my head up to his so I could kiss him. He pressed a hand against the small of my back, so I pressed against him. My hands went up his shirt. "I truly love you.", I purred against his lips. He kissed my neck. "I love you too.", he whispered.